City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

10-25-12 Armed Attempted Assault

For Immediate Release

Wood County Dispatch received a 911 call in the City of Wisconsin Rapids on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 shortly after 9:00 PM from residence on 18th Avenue South. An female caller reported at attempted assault on her mother by a male aquaintance. Further information indictated the male subject may be armed and a threat to himself and others including law enforcement. Statements made by the male subject previously indicated he was anti law enforcement and would "die in a gun battle." The suspect has been indentified as Matthew Lee Fosnot, age 31 of Wisconsin Rapids.

A secure perimeter was established by Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, Wood County Sheriff's Department, and Wisconsin Rapids Fire Tactical EMS at the 18th Avenue location. Attempts to make contact with Fosnot were unsuccessful. Suspect description and vehicle information was disseminated to law enforcement.

Wisconsin Rapids Special Response Team cleared the residence shortly after midnight and did not locate Fosnot. It is now believed Fosnot was able to leave the area prior to law enforcement arrival. Fosnot has connections to Columbi County and we are working with law enforcement to make contact and assist in locating him.

Based on statement made, Fosnot should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information should contact Wood County Dispatch at 715-421-8702 or your local law enforcement agency. Fosnot is wanted for Armed Attempted Sexual Assault.

More information will be shared as this investigation moves forward.

Kurt D. Heuer

Chief of Police

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